What v-safe registrants wrote to the CDC after their Pfizer or Moderna shots, in their own words. Each card is one person,
with all of their free text. This page shows only the longer stories: the 116,000 people who wrote at least 400 characters in all.
The text is as the CDC released it, except that email addresses and phone numbers are hidden.
You get a random set of these people on every visit.
Rash erythematous, Rash pruritic and Injection site rash
3.22.2021 – I have a large red rash surrounding my injection site thats really itchy. It has been that way for a week now.
4.6.2021 – Just got the shot. Ill know more tomorrow
4.7.2021 – Pain at injection site. I cant lift my arm above my shoulder
4.8.2021 – I usually run around 97.4 for temp so anything above 99 is high for me
11.6.2021 – Lymph node swelling under arm area. Same side where vaccine was administered. It was like that yesterday but didn't know what it was.
11.7.2021 – Lymph nodes on right hand side where I got the shot still hurts but pain is starting to subside.
11.8.2021 – Lymph node pain is almost gone. I would guess it would be gone within the next few days.
11.9.2021 – Still some lymph node pain under armpit area on the same side as my injection site
Nonspecific reaction, Muscular weakness and Heart rate increased
3.25.2021 – Higher than normal heart rate.
3.26.2021 – Cough has been a little worst these past two days.
3.27.2021 – No strength in legs. All I can do to climb a flight of stairs. This since having Covid in Jan.
3.28.2021 – Cough better, still legs very week.
3.29.2021 – Still no strength in legs (since original illness)
3.31.2021 – Mild cough. Leg weakness.
4.21.2021 – Rapid pulse
4.22.2021 – Coughing
4.23.2021 – Coughing, better than yesterday
4.25.2021 – Shortness of breath with activity
6.2.2021 – Legs arent getting better and knees are getting worse. PT
10.30.2021 – These are not new but since haven't covid
5.3.2022 – My granddaughter shared her cold with me.
Esophageal operation, Esophageal discomfort and Esophageal disorder
1.16.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes around throat and under right armpit
1.17.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes around throat, stuffy nose
1.19.2021 – Exacerbation of my asthma
1.21.2021 – Dizziness
1.30.2021 – I might be allergic to eggs now?
2.13.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes
2.16.2021 – Swollen lymph nodes in throat
2.18.2021 – Swollen Lymph nodes
2.27.2021 – Throat tightness, trouble swallowing, acid reflux exacerbation that may have cause my esophagus to narrow. And allergic to eggs. No issues until after 2nd vaccine
3.6.2021 – Trouble swallowing and throat tightness that never went away. Lost 5 pounds in 1 week from not being able to get solid food down. had to have my esophagus stretched in surgery because of the vaccine Surgery
3.13.2021 – Esophagus surgery and swallowing problems because of vaccine, occasional dizziness, nausea, and throwing PVC occasionally Gastroenterologist
3.20.2021 – Heart dysrhythmia, hypotension, esophageal disorder Esophagus stretching
5.15.2021 – Narrowing of esophagus , hard to swallow, throwing heart PACs, low blood pressure, hypoglycemic episodes
Aphthous ulcer, Aphonia and Laryngitis
5.10.2021 – Terrible headachea migraine that kept me in bed for 4 days, unable to tolerate light or sound. The dizziness and nausea began within 15 minutes of receiving my 2nd shot. Im still dealing with the headache and nausea. In person Visit with neurologist who prescribed me some prednisone for the migraine6th day of the migraine
5.18.2021 – Bad head painWent away but came backVery weirdUnlike headaches and migraines I am used to coping with occasionally Sent a message to Dr. via patient portal
7.28.2021 – A cold? Sneezing coughing runny nose loss of voice canker sores muscle soreness Telehealth appointment on this coming Tuesday
10.25.2021 – My migraines are worse than they were last year this time My dr is working with me on my preventative medications Communicated via patient portal several times
7.13.2022 – Just laryngitis, congestion and coughing and a teeny bit of nasal drainage Saw allergist and have appointment to see family np in 2 weeks
Lip swelling and Oral herpes
3.11.2021 – Cold sore on outside of lower lip
3.12.2021 – Cold Sore on lower lip is bigger & more swollen today. I went to Dermatologist & going to take Valacyclovir (antiviral) Dermatologist appointment for topical cream & Valacyclovir pills.
3.14.2021 – Still have a cold sore on the outside of my lower lip that i got Valtrex to treat.at
3.15.2021 – Still have a cold sore on the outside of my lower lip. I had to go to the Dermatologist & took Valtrex to lesson the swelling & duration. Dermatologist appt for Valtrex to lesson swelling in lower lip & duration of cold sore.
Respiratory tract irritation, Photosensitivity reaction and Hyperesthesia
4.23.2021 – Cough, light sensitivity, skin sensitivity, discomfort and general malaise
4.24.2021 – Lightheaded, dizzy, brain fog
4.25.2021 – Eye twitching, lightheaded, dizzy
4.26.2021 – Dizziness, lightheaded, pressure in head, brain fog
5.20.2021 – Lightheadedness, rapid heart rate, BP ok
5.21.2021 – Lightheaded, light sensitivity and skin/touch sensitivity
5.22.2021 – Lightheaded, dizzy, light sensitivity, touch sensitivity
5.23.2021 – Rapid heart rate, facial tingling, lightheaded, feeling faint
5.24.2021 – Lightheaded, heart palpitations
5.26.2021 – Lightheaded, dizzy spells
5.27.2021 – Lightheaded, a little vertigo
6.10.2021 – Lung rawness, cough. Hear palpitations but all vitals seem ok
1.3.2022 – Heart flutters, occasionally lightheaded and nausea
Abnormal feces, Flank pain and Back pain
1.24.2021 – Only joint pain was my right hip joint which was weird. On the same side I got my vaccine
1.25.2021 – Weird hip pain on the right side of my body (same side I got the shot)
5.14.2021 – Ive had Diarrhea and back and side pain. I went to urgent care who sent me to the ER to get evaluated but bloodwork and everything showed back normal. I still have yet to experience a normal bowel movement. I typically have a healthy past so all o
Eye disorder, Respiratory disorder and Vision blurred
4.17.2021 – Lymphnodes in my left arm pit are swollen
4.18.2021 – Lymphnodes in my armpit are still swollen and my vision in left eye blurry
4.25.2021 – My left eye is having trouble, I am having a hard time with my eye. I have made an appointment to see a doctor about it. My vaccine was in my left arm.
5.6.2022 – After my booster most of my covid symptoms came back, I contracted covid after my second shit. Had to seek help for breathing problems.
Respiratory rate increased, Flushing and Hypersensitivity
4.13.2021 – I forgot to report that when I first got the shot, I experienced a mild allergic reaction about 15 minutes after injection, and lasted for approximately 2 minutes. I experienced accelerated heart rate, slightly increased breath rate, overall weakness, dizziness, and I was flushed all over.
5.3.2021 – Its probably not because of the vaccine, but I did develop food allergies all of the sudden; however, this occured after a chiropractic appointment, and after a couple days I believe the allergies have went away. I had a severe rash all over my torso
Pustular psoriasis, Psoriasis and Tremor
3.23.2021 – I have pustular psoriasis I take taltz injection to treat I have not had any issues with my psoriasis since starting this medication a few years ago. Two days after getting the vaccine my psoriasis has stated to flare Im not sure if this has anything to do with the vaccine but I do have a call in to my doctor to get his opinion Send message thru my chart awaiting answer
4.10.2021 – Light headed and hot flash immediately following shot. hot flashes feeling of being flushed since
4.24.2021 – Shortness of breath chest pain dizziness headache Cat scan blood work chest X-ray
5.1.2021 – Shortness of breath fatigue headache anxiety chest pains Scheduled for testing May 3 on my heart
5.8.2021 – Extreme anxiety attacks shortness of breath Have under gone test on heart and scheduled for breathing test
5.22.2021 – Anxiety
9.3.2021 – Shakes
Upper-airway cough syndrome, Hypersensitivity and Throat irritation
3.17.2021 – Just got the shot 10 minutes ago
3.19.2021 – None
3.21.2021 – I need to correct that on the day after I got the vaccine I did some pretty intense exercise and felt quite fatigued doing it. Otherwise all good!
4.7.2021 – Scratchy throat, post nasal drip, probably allergies.
10.13.2021 – A cold, not COVID.
12.5.2022 – Tested positive for Influenza A about two weeks after flu vaccine. No Covid or RSV. All healed now. Office visit and swab test for Covid, RSV, Influenza A
Affect lability, Emotional disorder and Confusional state
6.26.2021 – Yesterday i had a emotional breakdown at work to point i was emotionally unstable to work n sent home n ive never got like that idk if it was my meds having reaction with vaccine or what but it was bad ive never experienced nothing like that ever in
7.13.2021 – Fatigue, nausea, little to no appetite, blurred vision, severe head aches, extreme back n neck pain.
10.20.2021 – Periods are worse or i miss them completely
7.24.2022 – Coughing chest hurts hard to breathe congested tired headaches dizziness and confusion
Nerve compression, Body temperature increased and Myalgia
9.7.2021 – I had a flu shot and the first of two shingles shots two days ago: low fever (99.7) muscle aches and fatigue.
11.16.2021 – I received the second dose of the shingles vaccine on Sunday and was out of commission Sunday night and Monday: headache, whole body ache, slight fever, extreme fatigue. My condition improved Tuesday. The same reaction happened with the first dose.
10.5.2022 – Diarrhea, headache, nausea, dizziness, body ache
Arthritis, Lethargy and Gastrointestinal disorder
2.28.2021 – I was noticing that where I had hand surgeries, they were aching a lot. First shot too. Not sure if related to vaccine or not.
3.19.2021 – I feel very achy and tired. I also have a runny nose. Not sure if I have the flu or not. No fever, but yesterday, I felt nautious and dizzy
1.26.2022 – I am sneezing and have vertigo
4.29.2022 – Swelling of feet and hands. Achey and joint pain
5.6.2022 – Very achey Doctor's office visit
5.13.2022 – Still very lethargic, tired and achey. Seem to be having inflammation all over, especially joints.
5.20.2022 – Fever, coughing, sore throat
10.7.2022 – I was diagnosed positive with covid on 5-15. I had received my 2nd booster on 4-8. I was VERY sick for three + weeks and was put on steroids due to incessant coughing. I am experiencing a lot of gastric stomach issues since being diagnosed
10.20.2022 – Having stomach issues. My doctor said it may be from covid. I was diagnosed 5-15...had my 2nd booster of Moderna on 4-8.
Dyskinesia, Muscle twitching and Neuralgia
1.29.2021 – Mild sore throat.
1.30.2021 – Although I have had ringing in the ears for many years, it seems more pronounced today.
2.1.2021 – Have noticed a muscle twitch only today in a finger on my right hand that had not had before.
2.2.2021 – Still have intermittent muscle/nerve twitch in fingers. Mild rating.(not able to choose below)
2.3.2021 – Just a random and slight involuntary movement of some fingers.
2.27.2021 – Soreness under arm of shot arm
3.2.2021 – I am currently in a two-day prep for a colonoscopy tomorrow.
3.3.2021 – Underwent a routine colonoscopy today.
3.10.2021 – Slight sore throat.
3.31.2021 – Week long neuralgia in the neck spine shoulder area.
4.7.2021 – Continue to have neuralgia in the neck shoulder region.
8.25.2021 – Tested positive with PCR test for Covid. Respiratory congestion. Fever. Drainage. Extreme fatigue. Total loss of smell and taste. Heavy night sweats.
Speech disorder, Injection site reaction and Gastrointestinal disorder
12.12.2021 – My body hurts ONLY in the area of the injection.
12.13.2021 – . . . at the site of the injection
12.25.2021 – My throat felt raw, painful and it was difficult to speak. That only lasted from Tuesday through Friday. I feel 100% today!
1.22.2022 – I don't seem to be digesting and eliminating food the same as I normally do.
12.11.2022 – My upper arm HURTS at the injections. My head hurts. I am having loose stools (diarrhea). I am EXHAUSTED. I am really hungry but I'd prefer to sleep instead.
Fibromyalgia, Cardiac flutter and Loss of consciousness
4.17.2021 – Throat swollen a little in glands
4.19.2021 – I have O- blood and fibromyalgia and a rash on my chest prior to injection. It is now gone
4.28.2021 – Left shot side limp node swelled up on friday the size of a baseball then down to golf ball two days now smaller. I am 0- blood type I believe this has a connection
5.26.2021 – Same thing happened 1st shot i got a reaction two weeks after. I am 0- blood. Last time lymph node throat on shot side swelled. This time diarrhea 3 days total liquid.
6.9.2021 – Fever 100 tired
11.11.2021 – My liver ali test high
5.28.2022 – soar at injection sight. loss of taste. basically i have covid-19 symptoms
11.25.2022 – the day i got the booster shot october 20 i passed out. i did get the flu shot at the same time in a different arm
Back pain, Myalgia and Injection site pain
4.1.2021 – Just sore arm muscle where I got the injection. Mild, I can move my arm normally
4.6.2021 – I would say I have lower back muscle pain which is really independent of the vaccine. This has been a recurrent issue Ive had for the past couple of months. Just FYI
4.22.2021 – I had chills at noon but then again the weather is also cold so Im not sure if this is vax-related. Additionally for the muscle aches I only felt lower back pain and thighs/calves pain when I woke up then I got up and moved and the weird muscle tenderness went away in an hour.
4.25.2021 – Some fatigue. Unsure if its due to my diet or vaccine
Pruritus and Fatigue
2.25.2021 – Got very tired yesterday afternoon and truly had to lay downAFTER filling out yesterdays survey. Slept 3 solid hours and felt better in arising
10.18.2021 – I have had bad itching from the waist up for several weeks. I don't see a rash per se, though under the skin feels like it has fine rash underneath. I have been eliminating things, without luck, so mention it now in case there is a connection.
10.25.2021 – still itching
11.1.2021 – not new, but still itching everywhere except legs, without rash
Postoperative wound infection, Hypophagia and Skin neoplasm excision
3.17.2021 – Diarrheal on 13th; 14th stomach upset, restless and warm in bed following by vomiting at 1:00 a m. On 16th threw up after coffee. 17th ate sandwich; no other symptoms of Covid. Think caught from child who caught from another. All 3 same symptoms
10.12.2021 – Think it's allergy related. Throat a little sore. Watery eyes and drainage
12.27.2021 – Coughing, congestion, scratchy throat. Don't believe it is anything to do with Covid. Just something going around others I know have. Just kind of laid around
9.27.2022 – Nausea, vomiting, not eating. NOT Covid related; had skin cancer removed from behind ear over temple that got infected. Kids made me go because I wasn't eating or drinking much. IV needed and antibiotics
Secretion discharge, Parosmia and Upper respiratory tract infection
1.12.2021 – A little sore throat mild
1.14.2021 – Just a Little soreness of throat
1.17.2021 – Like breathing of like chemical smells when there are none present
1.18.2021 – Lower Stomach cramps
1.27.2021 – Injection site hurts pretty bad
2.5.2021 – Sore throat feeling mild difficulty breathing
2.6.2021 – Throat itchy
2.7.2021 – Shooting pain in my arm
2.8.2021 – Today was ok
2.9.2021 – Head been hurting all day
3.3.2021 – I cant breathe I have thick green mucous I. My throat and nose
3.16.2021 – My arm and I had an upper respiratory infection
5.4.2021 – The injection arm is still hurting three months later
8.3.2021 – Covid
Eyelid pain, Musculoskeletal pain and Peripheral coldness
2.8.2021 – Red face with some tingling
2.12.2021 – Tingling and pins and needles feeling in my face
2.13.2021 – Tingly face, flushed feeling, feet cold, eyelids sore
2.14.2021 – Face, shoulder blade areas, and extremities pins and needles and tingling pain around my shoulder blades
2.15.2021 – Slight tingling and pins and needles in face and extremetied
3.1.2021 – Sore throat
3.2.2021 – Bright red face
3.3.2021 – Lymph gland swelling
3.4.2021 – Swollen lymph gland
3.5.2021 – Swollen gland
3.6.2021 – Slight swelling/pain lymph node
3.7.2021 – Mild lymph gland swelling
3.8.2021 – Slightly sore lymph gland
3.22.2021 – The lymph nodes under my arm still hurt
Emotional distress, Musculoskeletal chest pain and Gastroenteritis viral
1.27.2021 – Overly emotional
1.31.2021 – Pain between my shoulder blades, almost moderate
2.8.2021 – Vomited once Saturday night. Bouts of diarrhea and nausea. Nothing too dramatic. Just the vomiting I couldve def done without.
2.22.2021 – I had what appeared to be a stomach virus for 24 hours. I dont think I had a fever. Mercury thermometer only thing available. Things werent working out with it.
3.7.2021 – Had dizziness Friday
10.31.2022 – Pain behind my rib cage (right side) just the past week. The past two booster made me a little sick, last one the most significant.
Lacrimation increased, Hypersensitivity and Sneezing
2.4.2021 – I do want to mention that my arm was a little sore at the injection site for a few hours. No pain, just soreness if touched.
2.5.2021 – I don't know if this means anything. The second day, in the evening I experienced the most severe allergy attack that I have ever had. I could not stop sneezing, and my nose and eyes ran like faucets. I took a Benadryl and went to bed. I slept well, no sneezing no runny nose or eyes watering. Soon after I got up it started again I took another Benadryl and I was okay around noon. Been okay ever since.
10.1.2021 – Just a little tired, but I'm 92 years old. Maybe that's the reason I'm tired.
10.20.2022 – I'm 93 years old. I'm a little tired now and then, but it's nothing new with me.
Ear pruritus, Skin exfoliation and Rash
1.8.2021 – Had rash by neck before, during and after having covid. After Moderna injection rash flared up again.
1.12.2021 – I have MS so I am hoping this is recorded also w my symptoms from Moderna. I have also had itchy, flaky external ears and goes into outer ear canal.
1.22.2021 – Rash on neck, hands and forearms. Assuming tgis is COViD related.
1.29.2021 – Rash on neck, forearms and shoulder blades since had covid baxk in November and flared up after 1st Moderna vaccination Seen reg doc and he did punch biopsies. He felt covid related since I have MS and my immune system is responding with these weird rashes. Have to see allergist on Feb 4th to ok to get 2nd covid vaccination
2.5.2021 – RASH couldn't see allergist because of snow storm.Rash mostly around neck and on shoulders Haven't seen Allergist yet appt on 18
2.12.2021 – Rash increased Appt w Allergist on Feb 18
2.22.2021 – See dermatologist tomorrow
3.3.2021 – Fighting rash on neck and above elbows also by ankles Still waiting to hear from another Allergist
3.10.2021 – Rash still on arms, hand, & ankles Still waiting on another allergist to call me
3.23.2021 – Rash Allergist hasn't contacted me yet so I suffer. r
4.1.2021 – Still dealing with rash
5.19.2021 – Rash
8.18.2021 – Little Rash on neck and chest
Shoulder arthroplasty, Feces soft and Skin burning sensation
2.12.2021 – Thus is my first check-in. With 1st shot, 48 hrs very painful arm, leaden, could hardly move it. 48-120 hrs post: my reverse shoulder replacement had joint pain, muscle spasms, twitching that kept me from sleeping. Fatigue 7 days. Next shot: thigh.
2.19.2021 – Not yet. Its only a couple of hours after my shot.
11.5.2021 – The third shot caused me to have a burning hot and bright red face, ears & neck for close to 45 mins around 3-4 hours after the shot. This recurred daily for 5-10 min periods over the next 7 days.
4.26.2022 – Mostly a bad headache this morning, nearly gone by afternoon. My sleep last night was very fitful.
5.1.2022 – Lower back aches
5.9.2022 – (1) Diarrhea/multiple very soft/explosive stools for approximately the past 10 days at least. (2) fatigue (needing more rest). (3) Realized around a week ago that I'm having mild itchy sensation and mild soreness at the thigh shot site.
Speech disorder, Dysphagia and Disturbance in attention
1.13.2021 – Trouble swallowing, speaking in moderate volume or yelling and taking deep breaths. Pain in my throat that radiates down the shoulder and arm and side of the injection side of my body.
1.14.2021 – Trouble concentrating dizziness blurred vision trouble swallowing neck pain that radiates down my shoulder
1.21.2021 – Body rashes
1.28.2021 – Sore throat and swallowing issues
2.5.2021 – Loss of appetite, thirst.
2.18.2021 – Lethargy, sleep disturbance, joint and body aches, low grade temp, swallowing difficulty, chest tightness and pain.
Injury, Limb injury and Peripheral swelling
10.20.2022 – Swelling on dorsal left foot. Started 2 days after shot. Probably unrelated but I thought worth mentioning. Today is day 4 of this symptom. Moderate pain with the swelling. Went to doc. She thinks it's an injury. Doctor's office and X-ray
10.21.2022 – Mild pain and swelling on dorsal left foot persists. I am following up with my doctor. I don't think it is vaccine related but am reporting it just in case others do too and it turns out to be a rare symptom.
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, Nodule and Lymph node pain
2.23.2021 – Tender nodes just above my elbow (anteromedial aspect) of left arm. I also have what feels like a chain of small, tender bumps extending up my arm from the larger nodes at my elbow. This is the arm where I was given the vaccine.
2.24.2021 – Mildly tender nodes just above the elbow, anteromedial aspect, with additional small nodules palpable extending upward from there. This is on the arm that received the vaccine.
3.4.2021 – Ive had intermittent soreness in the arm where I got the vaccine.
3.15.2021 – Some aching in the joints of my hands and my knees. Symptoms resolved by early afternoon
9.9.2021 – This occurred prior to the last check in but I didnt respond in time so the system wouldnt let me put the info in. I hadmultiple small tender lymph nodes along the great saphenous vein in both legs and some in the lateral aspects of both axilla
9.30.2021 – I experienced some of these symptoms the day , and the day after, I got the Pfizer vaccine. I do not have symptoms today.
4.29.2022 – Mildly swollen glands in my right leg. This has happened after previous COVID-19 doses.
7.8.2022 – Diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
Joint swelling, Peripheral swelling and Injection site pain
1.26.2021 – Of and on pain on my arm
1.27.2021 – Please call me back
2.28.2021 – The pain went to my right uper leg
3.1.2021 – Noting was hurting but when i got the2nd vaccine my leg hurt and then it went down to my feet all in the right side.do you get blood clogs cause i take blood thinners i already reported it to my heart Doctor. Called my cardiologist waiting for call back.
3.2.2021 – Just pain on my ankle
3.3.2021 – Swollen leg and ankle
3.31.2021 – Fever ,cough, runny nose
8.25.2021 – Pain in the arm where the vaccine took place. Comes and goes
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